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BCO Orientation Dinner October 29, 2015 - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM The Buffalo Grille 4080 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005 Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ends, outs, and what all a social outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet... maybe you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member (maybe for quite some time now) but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you're still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Just want to come say hi? Do it! You'll meet a folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has. Our calendar can be intimidating and a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website, RSVP tips and so much more. Come meet a few new members like yourself and learn about all the fun you're about to have, we may even have a few event leaders on hand too! Parking – Plenty of parking in the lot. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO presents Fit & Form – get your bike and body working together October 22, 2015 Fit Studio @ Bike Barn West University 5339 Weslayan Houston, TX 77005 meet & chat 6:30 – 7:00 pm Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm FREE – RSVP requested, limited seating When your bike feels good it is so much easier and fun to train! Bike pain issues typically fall into 2 areas. Either your bike needs to fit you better, or you have a muscular imbalance that is throwing your riding off. Tonight – we have both sides covered! Proper fit on a bicycle is just as important to new riders as it is to experienced cyclists. A good fit improves comfort and speed. Come learn from our bike fit expert, Cynthia Stewart, how to improve the way your bicycle fits you. We will explore common fit issues that can cause pain in the saddle, the feet, the hands, and the shoulders. A good fit can alleviate these issues, as well as increase your overall performance. If you want to ride if you want to ride in the MS150 2016 or even just for fun, feeling good on your bike is important! The Houston Egoscue Clinic has many bicycle enthusiasts as clients come to the clinic because they find that they are out of balance on or off the bike. Consider a high-performance car, like a Ferrari, driving on a bent frame. When the alignment is off the car, simply can't perform correctly. A rider and bicycle functioning together are somewhat similar to that Ferrari. The vast majority of folks go from being sedentary throughout the day to biking. Any misalignment of the cyclist’s physical frame will be magnified on the bicycle. The result is poor performance, soreness, and injury. The solution is to bring, and keep, your body in natural balance with consistent, simple exercises. Tonight, we will learn a few moves from pain relief specialist, Kristina McDaniel, that will make you feel good in the saddle again. Our Experts for the Evening: Cynthia Stewart is one of the most qualified bicycle fitters in the nation. She has managed the Bike Barn Custom Fit Studio for over 9 years and has been an avid cyclist for nearly 20 years, enjoying both racing and recreational riding. Kristina McDaniel has owed Egoscue Houston for over 6 years. She is a specialist in non-medical pain relief. Hundreds of Houstonians have learned the techniques to free themselves of short and long term chronic pain, and back into their active lifestyles! Kelly Howard of Bayou City Outdoors will be facilitating the event - see you there! It's a free session but please let us know you are coming. We look forward to sharing this information with cyclists of all abilities. We will have a Meet & Chat from 6:30 to 7:00 with beverages and the class begins at 7:00 pm. This will be a discussion ONLY please do not bring your bike RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO presents Fit & Form – get your bike and body working together September 17, 2015 Fit Studio @ Bike Barn West University 5339 Weslayan Houston, TX 77005 meet & chat 6:30 – 7:00 pm Class 7:00 – 8:00 pm FREE – RSVP requested, limited seating When your bike feels good it is so much easier and fun to train! Bike pain issues typically fall into 2 areas. Either your bike needs to fit you better, or you have a muscular imbalance that is throwing your riding off. Tonight – we have both sides covered! Proper fit on a bicycle is just as important to new riders as it is to experienced cyclists. A good fit improves comfort and speed. Come learn from our bike fit expert, Cynthia Stewart, how to improve the way your bicycle fits you. We will explore common fit issues that can cause pain in the saddle, the feet, the hands, and the shoulders. A good fit can alleviate these issues, as well as increase your overall performance. If you want to ride if you want to ride in the MS150 2016 or even just for fun, feeling good on your bike is important! The Houston Egoscue Clinic has many bicycle enthusiasts as clients come to the clinic because they find that they are out of balance on or off the bike. Consider a high-performance car, like a Ferrari, driving on a bent frame. When the alignment is off the car, simply can't perform correctly. A rider and bicycle functioning together are somewhat similar to that Ferrari. The vast majority of folks go from being sedentary throughout the day to biking. Any misalignment of the cyclist’s physical frame will be magnified on the bicycle. The result is poor performance, soreness, and injury. The solution is to bring, and keep, your body in natural balance with consistent, simple exercises. Tonight, we will learn a few moves from pain relief specialist, Kristina McDaniel, that will make you feel good in the saddle again. Our Experts for the Evening: Cynthia Stewart is one of the most qualified bicycle fitters in the nation. She has managed the Bike Barn Custom Fit Studio for over 9 years and has been an avid cyclist for nearly 20 years, enjoying both racing and recreational riding. Kristina McDaniel has owed Egoscue Houston for over 6 years. She is a specialist in non-medical pain relief. Hundreds of Houstonians have learned the techniques to free themselves of short and long term chronic pain, and back into their active lifestyles! Kelly Howard of Bayou City Outdoors will be facilitating the event - see you there! It's a free session but please let us know you are coming. We look forward to sharing this information with cyclists of all abilities. We will have a Meet & Chat from 6:30 to 7:00 with beverages and the class begins at 7:00 pm. This will be a discussion ONLY please do not bring your bike RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet October 23, 2015 6:30 PM -9 PM El Pueblito Patio 1423 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77006 Join BCO for a Meet & Greet at El Pueblito El Pueblito has one of the most extraordinary patios in town, complete with lounging cabanas and over the top margaritas! Nothing better than an evening chilling with friends, making new ones, plotting adventures and finding out what to do in this amazing city of ours – so come out and play! We have most of the patio to ourselves and the food is Mexican tasty. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventurers. Parking: Complimentary valet or park in their large parking lot to the east (towards Downtown) just pass the shopping center (please do not park in the shopping center). Look for the sigh that says “Warren Cleaners” and park away! RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Graffiti Art & Bike Ride Sunday, November 15, 2015 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Market Square Park (in front of Niko Niko's) 301 Milam Street 77002 Have you noticed the outdoor artwork adorning the city these days? Graffiti has moved from outlaw to street art, and some of the top artists and newcomers are painting it up, right here in Houston. We’ll be riding around H-town checking out some of the more prominent and promising graphics to be seen. Most of the ride today is on the streets of Houston, so DON’T forget your helmet – if you do, we will have a few to lend. Want to preview some of the art we will be seeing? Check out http://www.gulfcoastgraffiti.com. We are excited to say that Joel Carpenter, the brains behind Gulf Coast Graffiti will be joining us. Joel has an amazing and in depth knowledge of Houston graffiti, so you'll be hearing from the best! We’ll wind down the day at Niko Niko’s patio right where we started –Greek food, beer and sodas are available. So bring some cash, your wheels, your helmet and see art like you have never seen it before, from the seat of your bike! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from the B-Cycle kiosk around town http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or, go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @ http://www.westendbikes.com, Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @http://northwestcyclery.com/. Meet at Market Square Park in front of Niko Niko's - Parking: There is an abundance of on-street parking in downtown. Metered on-street parking is free all day on Sunday’s. Never park at a red meter or if the street has red markings. Milam and Travis streets along the park are also considered mobility lanes so you cannot park there from 7-9 am or 4-6 pm. $5 parking is also available at Market Square Garage at 300 Milam, which is conveniently located across the street from the park. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO - A Walk in the Woods Hiking Memorial Park Trails November 14, 2015 8 AM – 9:30 AM Memorial Park by the rugby/soccer field parking lot N Picnic Lane Houston, TX 77007 Memorial Park, known as the Central Park of H-town, is an amazing 1466 acre park (one of the largest in the county) right inside the loop! Trails are a mix of hard packed dirt, sand, trees and tree roots. It is wooded and wild in the middle of the city! Join us for an hour and a half quick-paced hike through some of the lesser-known (and more adventuresome) trails our park has to offer. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots, it’s easy to bang a toe on a tree root. And, there’s some "elevation" in the park that you wouldn’t expect from just driving by. Remember to bring water; there are no water fountains along the trails. After the hike, a group goes out for breakfast and coffee. Here’s what our friends at GHORBA.org have to say: “Memorial Park offers a convenient escape from the concrete jungle of Houston with seven miles of dirt trails. Trails are marked and named by their “Color” of trail markers. Please, check the meeting location map on the Bayou City Outdoors site calendar event details: http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail: info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO MS150 Kick-Off Dinner and Q&A October 19, 2015 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mia's Table 3131 Argonne St. Houston, TX 77098 Ever wanted to ride the MS150 (or just find out if you really want to ride it?) Have you ridden it before but heard that BCO does it with panache and style? October in Houston means it's registration time for the MS150 ride from Houston to Austin. If you've ever thought about participating in the MS150 ride but didn’t know what to expect, then join us to learn everything you need to know about the event. If you’re a seasoned veteran, then come out and say “hi!” We'll go through the event from A-Z and answer any questions you may have about the ride. We'll discuss: * Registration * Fundraising requirements and tips * Benefits of riding with Team BCO * BCO Training Series * Equipment you may need for your ride * Overnight lodging at the Bed & Breakfast vs. the Fairground in La Grange * How to get back to Houston * Everything else you may not have thought to ask If you've put off trying the MS150 because you've been apprehensive about what to expect on the ride, or if you just didn't know the whole process, come out and let us fill you in. Whether you're new to cycling or haven't been on a bike in years, there's no reason why you can't ride the 160 miles from Houston to Austin with the right training. When it's all said and done, crossing that finish line in Austin will be one of the more rewarding experiences you'll ever have, and BCO will be there to support you every step of the way. The coolest thing about riding with Team BCO are the people - come out and meet some of the Team and the Team Captains. We ever have a Social Team Captain (we're serious about our fun)! We are in the private room, just come on in! Parking in the adjacent lot, some street parking also available. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride October 17, 2015 8 AM – 12 PM Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise to the to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery, good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from a B-Cycle kiosk around town. Check their maps and info here: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @ www.westendbikes.com, Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. If you are a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have a bike, we can loan you a bike for the ride. But you MUST call the office 1 to 2 weeks in advance to arrange for the loaner bike. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM event goes until Noon with lunch afterwards. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO and REI present Backpacking 101 October 12, 2015 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM REI - 7538 Westheimer Rd (at Voss) Houston, TX 77063 Once you have mastered the basics of camping and hiking, the next outside step is backpacking! Imagine, after a day of hiking through forests, mountains & deserts, you get to relax in a remote campsite using only what you have brought in your backpack. Backpacking really is the ultimate way to get outside! Sound too difficult? It won't be, once you learn the basics in Backpacking 101. We will review trip-planning tips, gear lists, what you REALLY need to bring, safety advice, and other essential wisdom nuggets every backpacker ought to know. There will also be backpacking fittings and demonstrations. Plus, show and tell on how to properly pack your backpack. Plus, we will also look at menus and water treatment options. This evening we have a special guest panel of BCO Backpacking experts of all levels and travel experience, get ready to pick the minds of some serious backpackers! 7:00 - 8:30PM; REI, 7538 Westheimer Rd. (at Voss), Houston, TX 77063. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Presents: Picasso’s by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser September 27, 2015 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Urban Tails 1618 Webster St. Houston, TX 77003 Bark and you shall receive, Picasso's by Paws Painting Party & Fundraiser is back by many popular tail wags! Bring your 4-leggers, grab the 2-leggers and definitely bring the cameras because you are going to want to capture this for posterity! Join Bayou City Outdoors, SNAP, PetTalk & Urban Tails for Picasso's by Paws, a fundraiser for Houston SNAP (Spay-Neuter Assistance Program). We'll be assisting the dogs in bringing out their inner Picasso with safe, water based paints and canvases. Every dog paints their own masterpiece and then for a small donation ($10 - $20 suggested donation) you take it home. Put it up on the fridge or hang it in the living room, this is barking good art! After painting, there will be a rinse and wading pool station. Don't forget your leash and bling out as much as your pooch wants- this is the dog bash of the fall season. This annual fundraiser for SNAP will be held indoors at the Urban Tails facility and is co-sponsored by PetTalk magazine. You'll go home with a doggy bag of goodies and there will be some doggone good door prizes to be won! RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet September 24, 2015 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Black Labrador 4100 Montrose Blvd. #8 Houston, TX 77006 Join BCO for a Meet & Greet at the Black Labrador. Nothing better than an evening chilling with friends, making new ones, plotting adventures, playing a little life sized chess and finding out what to do in this amazing city of ours – come out and play! We have most of the place to ourselves and Black Labrador has a great patio, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone; come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventurers. Parking is in the attached garage in the back. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

Bayou City Outdoors & REI Present: Hiking 101 September 14, 2015 7- 8:30 PM REI Houston Galleria Area 7538 Westheimer (at Voss) Houston, TX 77063 There’s a lot more to hiking than just finding the trailhead or owning a pair of hiking boots. We will be going over what you need for your own hiking adventure and some of the many great trails in and around Houston and Texas. Whether you are looking for an urban hike or a backcountry hike, it is important that you know where you are going, wear the correct clothing and shoes and have the right supplies for your journey. Tonight we have a special panel of BCO experts! Whether you want to learn about gear, getting started or a hike through on the Appalachian trail, this is the group to ask! Bayou City Outdoors hikes all the time, from inner city, get-to-know-Houston hikes to Big Bend, Garner State Park, Alaska & Spain - we get around. Check out the calendar at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com and join us! RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride October 17, 2015 8 AM – 12 PM Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise to the markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery, good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from a B-Cycle kiosk around town. Check their map and info here: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @ http://www.westendbikes.com , Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. If you are a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have a bike, we can loan you a bike for the ride. But you MUST call the office 1 to 2 weeks in advance to arrange for the loaner bike. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Farmer’s Market Bike Ride September 12, 2015 8 AM – 12 PM Onion Creek 3106 White Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77007 Life in H-town is constantly evolving, in a large part thanks to our local Farmers Markets. Did you know many of our local restaurateurs shop at the Farmers Markets each week for handcrafted cheeses, local produce, baked goods and locally sourced organic meats? Our job is to pedal fast enough to beat them to the market but slow enough to enjoy the ride ). No problem for us! We’ll use the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston to meander our way around. This is a very social ride (we chat a lot) and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with a leisurely coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise to the markets to shop for fresh produce, sauces, jams, and bread. This is a 12-15 mile ride that lasts about three hours so bring plenty of water and a backpack to carry your goodies! Plan on sticking around after the ride to enjoy lunch at Onion Creek Cafe. They are a locally owned eatery, good food, good brews and good friends! No bike? No worries! You can pick up a bike from a B-Cycle kiosk around town. Check their map and info here: http://houston.bcycle.com/home.aspx Or go to one of your local bikes shops like: West End Bicycles @ http://www.westendbikes.com , Bike Barn -@http://bikebarn.com/, Planetary Cycles @ http://planetarycycles.com/, or Houston Cycling Centres @ http://northwestcyclery.com/. If you are a member of Bayou City Outdoors and do not have a bike, we can loan you a bike for the ride. But you MUST call the office 1 to 2 weeks in advance to arrange for the loaner bike. Meet at Onion Creek, 3106 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Please DO NOT Park in the Onion Creek lot – there is parking on the surrounding streets but look out for ‘no parking’ signs. Meet at 8:00AM – leave at 8:30AM to Noon. Free for members and non-members alike. RSVP at http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Orientation Dinner July 23, 2015 - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Berryhill Baja Grill – Galleria 1717 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ends, outs, and what all a social and outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet...maybe you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member (maybe for quite some time now) but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you''re still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Or, you just want to come say hi! Well, join us for a BCO orientation dinner! You'll meet a folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has. Our calendar can be intimidating and a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website quirks, RSVP tips and so much more. We''ll be having dinner at Boheme and go over all you need to know and answer any questions you may have. Come meet a few new members like yourself and learn about all the fun you're about to have, we may even have a few event leaders on hand too!! RSVP at 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

NEW - Egoscue Running Clinic June 18th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer Street, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77007 Are you running in pain? Have you been informed you are heading to long term issues? Are repetitive injuries plaguing your training? Then this is the clinic that will keep you running for life! Introducing The Egoscue Running Clinic "The Keys to Running Pain Free For Life" June 18th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer Street, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77007 Call today, or 713 590-3990 This interactive clinic gives you a chance to learn how to create a better running form by allowing your body to move the way it was designed to. Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot 713 590-3990 This is an Interactive Clinic so come prepared: bring or wear your running clothes shoes water bottle water towel &/or yoga mat We will be doing active postural alignment e-cises and running! For more information, please call 713-590-3990 or email melanie@egoscue.com or visit http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx. RSVP at http://conta.cc/1GBRyyV

BCO presents BOATS Bats and Brew August 29, 2015 - 7:45 – 10:00 PM Meet at Fonde Center Parking Lot 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007 Full Moon is tonight... so expect an amazing spectacle... BOATS Bats & Brew Grab your kayak or canoe and let's paddle up to the bats (but not too close ) It will be a sunset paddle that will end in the dark so please be prepared. Lights, water shoes, pfd - let's go play! Meet at 7:15 PM in front of the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot (leaving at 7:45 PM) located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 - parking details below "There is something amazing going on underneath the Waugh Drive Bridge near Buffalo Bayou. About 250,000 of Houston’s best-kept secrets have been quietly residing within the crevices of Waugh Drive Bridge for a number of years. “The Waugh Bridge Bat Colony” consists of Mexican free-tailed bats that emerge nightly to stretch their wings & feed on area insects." 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Meet & Greet August 28 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM Live Oak Bar & Grill 10444 Hempstead Road Houston , TX 77092 Come on unwind after a long week on one of Houston’s favorite inside and outside patios! The food is good and the beer is cold. Hang out with your BCO buds, meet new friends, and find out what we've got going on. We have most of the place to ourselves and Live Oak Bar & Grill has a great parking, food and drinks. The party is open to everyone so come alone, bring friends, come early and stay late or just drop in for a few minutes - but whatever you do – join us! You won’t want to miss this monthly meeting for epic adventure. PARKING: They have a great parking lot with plenty of space for all of us. RSVP at the BCO Calendar at 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO Whitewater Kayaking 101 Weekend August 21-23, 2015 - 6 PM – 4 PM Olympic Outdoor Center 602 N Interstate 35 San Marcos, TX 78666 Come join BCO for a day (or weekend) of whitewater kayak instruction on the beautiful San Marcos river. Spring fed, the San Marcos is clear and 72 degrees year round. Our instructors are advanced kayakers and Olympian Ben Kvanli is our head instructor! You will learn handling skills, balance, equipment and gear and so much more! Your instruction cost includes all gear for the lesson. The San Marcos has several water features. On Saturday we run the lower San Marcos this allows us to learn and practice; ferrying, eddying out, strokes, river reading, rolling and much, much more. Most kayakers who have taken the class go on to become serious whitewater kayak addicts. This class is for beginners or intermediate kayakers alike. We paddle in whitewater boats with skirts and all gear is included in the cost of the class. Itinerary: Friday evening: Fitted in your boat, rolling practice, try and arrive between 6:00pm & 7:00pm. Introduction Dinner - Dinner in San Marcos if you can arrive in time. Saturday morning: 7:30 am - meet and head to the river. This is the day to learn the basics that you will use for the rest of your paddling career! Saturday evening - Dinner for those who stay over Sunday am - Rio Vista or River Trip. We leave the Center at 8:00 prompt so we can get on the river and beat the crowds! This is the day you put your skills learned the day before to use. Sunday afternoon - usually back at the Center around 3:00 and then we head back to Houston - tired, happy and ready to come back and do it again! BCO Members rate is $130.00 per person, per day. Non-Member rate is $155.00. Price includes kayak rental, paddle, helmet, life vest, and shuttle. Bring lots of water, snacks, cash/cc for lunch and sunscreen. Members RSVP at the BCO Calendar at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com, non-members please call 713-524-3567 or email to info@BayouCityOutdoors.com

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop August 27th (Thursday) · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer St., Ste. 105 Houston, TX. 77007 713-590-3990 http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs. August 27th (Thursday) - 6:30p to 7:30p Please, call 713-590-3990 to reserve your spot today or click here to RSVP (http://tinyurl.com/omorsju)! Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the Egoscue process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. ~ Learn how the human body is designed to maintain its own health throughout a long lifetime ~ For more information, please call 713-590-3990 or email melanie@egoscue.com or visit http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/omorsju

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop July 30th (Thursday) · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer St., Ste. 105 Houston, TX. 77007 713-590-3990 http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs. July 30th (Thursday) - 6:30p to 7:30p Please, call 713-590-3990 to reserve your spot today or click here to RSVP (http://tinyurl.com/nc5nzp4)! Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the Egoscue process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. ~ Learn how the human body is designed to maintain its own health throughout a long lifetime ~ For more information, please call 713-590-3990 or email melanie@egoscue.com or visit http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/nc5nzp4

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop June 25th (Thursday) · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer St., Ste. 105 Houston, TX. 77007 713-590-3990 http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs. June 25th (Thursday) - 6:30p to 7:30p Please, call 713-590-3990 to reserve your spot today or click here to RSVP (http://tinyurl.com/qeqbl75)! Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the Egoscue process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. ~ Learn how the human body is designed to maintain its own health throughout a long lifetime ~ For more information, please call 713-590-3990 or email melanie@egoscue.com or visit http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/qeqbl75

Free Inter-Active Egoscue Workshop May 28th (Thursday) · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Egoscue Houston 601 Sawyer St., Ste. 105 Houston, TX. 77007 713-590-3990 http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx Pain can easily be treated if the body is permitted to do it's work. Come and learn how the human body is designed to remain pain-free if given the basic tools it needs. May 28th (Thursday) - 6:30p to 7:30p Please, call 713-590-3990 to reserve your spot today or click here to RSVP (http://goo.gl/TK6kkR)! Come and join us for an inter-active pain free workshop, where you will learn about the Egoscue process anyone can follow to achieve a pain free and active life, regardless of age or previous circumstances. Bring your friends and family members and come dressed to do some e-cises and to have fun. The workshop is interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions and make comments in a fun friendly warm environment. ~ Learn how the human body is designed to maintain its own health throughout a long lifetime ~ For more information, please call 713-590-3990 or email melanie@egoscue.com or visit http://www.egoscue.com/houston-tx. RSVP at http://goo.gl/TK6kkR

BCO Orientation Dinner May 28, 2015 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar 307 Fairview Houston, TX 77006 Are you new to BCO and curious to discover the ends, outs, and what all a social and outdoor activity group like us has to offer? Have you been stalking the calendar for months (or years) and haven't joined yet...maybe you just have a few more questions? Or, you're already a member (maybe for quite some time now) but you might need some tips on navigating the website or you're still a little nervous about attending an event or outing alone. Or, you just want to come say hi! Well, join us for a BCO orientation dinner! You'll meet a folks in the same exact boat as you and you'll learn a whole lot about all the fun Bayou City Outdoors has. Our calendar can be intimidating and a little overwhelming with 80 to 100 events every month, so let us explain some of our favorites and tell you everything you need to know about being a BCO member. We'll fill you in on the perks, discounts, loaner gear, buddy program, website quirks, RSVP tips and so much more. We'll be having dinner at Boheme and go over all you need to know and answer any questions you may have. Come meet a few new members like yourself and learn about all the fun you're about to have, we may even have a few event leaders on hand too!! Parking info: There is parking on the residential street, BUT please make sure that you do not park in a NO PARKING AREA! They do offer $5 valet parking. RSVP at 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com

BCO presents Bikes, Bats, Brews & Bcycles - all on Buffalo Bayou! July 31, 2015 7:15 PM to 10:30 PM Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot 110 Sabine St Houston, TX 77007 Join us for Bats, Bikes, Bcycles & Brews on our beautiful Buffalo Bayou! Meet at 7:15 PM in front of the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot (leaving at 7:45 PM) located at 110 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007. We ride from the Fonde Community Center’s Parking Lot along the Buffalo Bayou Hike Bike Trail to the Waugh Street Bat viewing platform at Allen Parkway and Waugh street bridge. The bats generally start leaving the bridge somewhere between 8:15 and 8:30 We'll hang out with the bats for awhile and watch them depart and then use the Hike Bike Trail to head downtown for a brew or two and possibly a snack. All types of bikes welcome - Helmets required (if you are renting a B-Cycle we will bring helmets for you) Lights & reflectors are a really good idea... Parking at Lot H or on Sabine street. (see parking map at our homepage) Additional info call 713-524-3567 or e-mail to info@bayoucityoutdoors.com RSVP at http://www.BayouCityOutdoors.com